Fairy Forest to Casera Montelonga (via CAI Trail 970)

Hiking trails & Routes

Italy

Friuli Venezia Giulia

Pordenone

Barcis

Fairy Forest to Casera Montelonga (via CAI Trail 970)

Hard

4.4

(7)

hikers

Fairy Forest to Casera Montelonga (via CAI Trail 970)

05:48

12.0km

970m

Hiking

Mystical trail through the Fairy Forest to mountain huts with emerald Lake Barcis views below.

Last updated: September 15, 2025

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Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 2.11 km for 64 m

After 2.81 km for 2.45 km

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3.01 km

Bosco delle Fate

Highlight • Forest

The beech forest going up the CAI 970 path towards Casera La Pala, very often in summer, is affected by the humidity that rises from Lake Barcis and up to 800 meters above sea level creates this autumnal atmosphere.

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4.50 km

Twisted Tree Trunk

Highlight • Natural Monument

This trunk, a solitary witness for who knows how long, shows off its silhouette to passers-by, posing to show off its sculptural beauty.

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4.88 km

Casera La Pala

Highlight • Mountain Hut

"Unmanaged" but well-equipped and well-maintained refuge, equipped with fireplace, gas stove (except for temporary exhaustion of the cylinder), 6 "beds", various kitchen accessories. NO DRINKING WATER!

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6.07 km

Alpine Meadow Near Casera Rupeit

Highlight • Natural

7.23 km

Casera Montelonga

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful view of the Friulian Dolomites

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9.66 km

Erratic Boulder on the Trail

Highlight • Natural Monument

These large erratic boulders were transported in ancient times for kilometres by the Paleo-glacier and deposited in the most unusual places.

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10.5 km

Ruins of an Ancient Mule Track and House in the Woods

Highlight • Trail

Stretch of ancient mule track that testifies to how man since ancient times, through hard work, has created mule tracks and paths supported by dry stone walls that still today …

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11.2 km